Definition of REF

ref

Plural: refs

Noun

  • (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play
  • Clipping of referee.
  • Abbreviation of reference.
  • Abbreviation of reference.
  • Abbreviation of refsheet.
  • Abbreviation of refectory.
  • Clipping of refrigerator.

Verb

Verb Forms: reffed, reffing, refs

  • To referee; to officiate a game or match.
  • To referee; to act as a referee in a sport or game.

Examples

  • He had to REF the intense Scrabble match, ensuring fair play.
  • Please close the ref.

Origin / Etymology

Clippings.

Synonyms

referee

Scrabble Score: 6

ref: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
ref: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ref: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 6

ref: valid Words With Friends Word